Accessibility Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive experiences for all users. Explore key principles, tools, and best practices.
About this course
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles of accessibility and inclusivity, making it easier for anyone to create products that accommodate the needs of a diverse audience. While many may feel overwhelmed by detailed guidelines like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), this course breaks down key concepts into understandable terms, offering practical tips and best practices for building accessible solutions.
You’ll explore why it's essential to create products that are accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities, and how inclusive practices benefit both users and businesses. The course covers global disability statistics, common impairments, and how inclusive approaches can create more engaging and user-friendly products.
We’ll walk you through how to improve accessibility in essential product elements such as text, forms, color choices, multimedia, and more. You'll learn techniques to ensure that your products meet accessibility standards, making them easier for all users to navigate and interact with.
Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking to refine your skills, this course is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating products that are efficient, inclusive, and designed with all users in mind.
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Topics covered
Syllabus
Getting Started with Accessibility
Level Test
Sensory Impairments
Level Test
Neurological Impairments
Level Test
Accessibility Elements Best Practices
Level Test
Earn a certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
Hello there. A long time ago, my title was simply “designer.” Today, I’m a Product Experience Designer with over a decade of experience in the design industry. I’m dedicated to crafting intuitive, accessible, and user-centered designs that solve complex problems and contribute to meaningful business growth. My expertise spans across a wide range of platforms and industries, including web applications such as CRM, SaaS, and E-Commerce platforms; Android and iOS applications in various sectors; wearable technology focused on tracking, alerts, and health; embedded software interfaces for custom Linux systems; and console applications for platforms like Xbox and PlayStation.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of innovative companies, including Mastercard, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Cactus Code, Google, Coca-Cola, Sofascore, Pitchboard, Certilia, AKD, Unikrn, Crionis, and others. These experiences have allowed me to continuously evolve my craft and contribute to impactful digital experiences across diverse user needs and business goals.
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FAQs
The Design Accessibility course is aimed at teaching the fundamental principles of design accessibility and inclusivity to designers of all levels. This course covers the basics of accessibility terms, best practices, and common use cases to help designers feel more comfortable and confident in creating accessible designs.
The course explains why it is necessary to create products that accommodate as many people's needs as possible and how inclusive design is a win-win for everyone. It also provides an overview of global disability statistics, the types of impairments and the number of people affected, and the best practices for designing to ensure accessibility for all.
Students will gain the best practices for ensuring accessibility in various design elements, such as color, text, forms, links, and multimedia, among others. You will also learn how to make the design elements more inclusive and display information in activity feeds and dashboards in a clear and concise manner. The course also provides tools and techniques to ensure that designs meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Designers need to know about accessibility because it ensures that their designs are inclusive and can be accessed by everyone, including people with disabilities. Accessible design means that people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments can use and navigate a website or product as effectively as those without disabilities.
When designers incorporate accessibility into their designs, they provide equal opportunities for all users to interact with their products, services, or websites. This not only helps create a more inclusive society but also benefits businesses by increasing their customer base and brand loyalty.
Additionally, there are legal requirements in many countries that mandate accessibility compliance for digital products and services. Failure to comply with accessibility standards can result in legal penalties, financial losses, and damage to the company's reputation.
No, you don’t need any prior knowledge of accessibility to take this course. The course covers advanced material but provides students with all the necessary knowledge step by step, so you'll benefit from the course regardless of whether you're already familiar with accessibility principles or are just beginning. In addition, non-designers such as project managers and developers can also benefit from the course as it covers universal principles of accessibility design.
For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.
However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.
Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.